In Memory

Barry Halstead

Barry Halstead



 
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12/17/13 10:34 AM #1    

David Breslin

I was saddened to read that Barry Halstead had passed away. He and I were teammates on the wrestling team (BSL & State Champs in '65) for three years along with Ron DeBenedictus, Peter DeFazio, Mike Derenzo, and Doug George, also members of the class of '65. Since Barry and I were both in the 147 lb. weight class, day after day we would practice with each other, and once in a while we would have a match to determine who would be on the varsity team. What Barry may have lacked in speed and strength he more than made up for it in skill, competiveness, and a passion for the sport. He was a formidable opponent and a terrific teammate. Ave atque vale!


10/04/16 03:23 PM #2    

Douglas George

 

 

I was in Barry's first wedding.  When I got engaged I invited him to be in mine.  No response other than his wife said he wanted nothing to do with me.  Shaken I accepted this for years.  When his mother passed I had had enough so I went to her wake.  Barry was glad to see me.  I asked about his wife's comments.  He said he went thru a bad divorce and she did that kind of stuff to his friends.  I met his second wife who seemed nice.   Glad I did it.  RIP.

 

 

 


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